LVMH's next conquest: news
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Luxury goods retailer LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A. is currently in exclusive negotiations with Pearson PLC to purchase France's financial daily Les Echos. Another financial daily, La Tribune, is already owned by LVMH. The Les Echos deal would be valued at approximately $299 mil.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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New L'Oreal CEO plans a turnaround for a fresher look
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L'Oreal S.A. of France is up for a makeover as it has been losing market share to Proctor & Gamble Co. of the United States. The restructuring will be in the hands of the new Chief Executive Officer Jean-Paul Agon.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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PPR's CFO leaves amid difference of opinion
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Chief Financial Officer Ross McInnes of French luxury retail company, PPR S.A. is resigning. The reason cited is a personality clash between Mr. McInnes and Chief Executive Officer Francois-Henri Pinault.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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